Ghana is set to host the 2025 edition of the Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) in Accra from December 3–4, 2025, as part of efforts to accelerate the continent’s transition toward sustainable energy.
The forum, organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in partnership with the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), will convene global investors, developers, policymakers, and technology innovators at the Mövenpick Hotel.
It aims to catalyse renewable energy investment, foster public-private partnerships, and strengthen Ghana’s leadership in clean energy development.
Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of AGI’s Energy Sector, said the collaboration reflects Ghana’s strategic commitment to integrating renewable energy into its industrial and economic growth agenda.
“AGI recognises the critical role renewable energy plays in driving Ghana’s economic growth, reducing our carbon footprint, and enhancing energy security.
“Through REFA 2025, we seek to connect investors with local businesses and advocate policies that make renewable energy adoption more accessible,” Jantuah said.
The event will be officially opened by John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, who is expected to outline Ghana’s policy direction on sustainable energy investments and local content participation.
Magdalena Wüst, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Swiss Embassy, reaffirmed Switzerland’s support for Ghana’s energy transition under the Ghana Cooperation Programme 2025–2028, which prioritises good governance, private sector growth, and environmental sustainability.
She highlighted Switzerland’s partnership with Ghana through the Solar Photovoltaic Net-Metering Project, backed by the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Fund.
The initiative will install 12,000 solar PV systems generating 62.5 MW of green energy, while promoting circular economy principles for managing solar panel waste.
“Ghana stands as a beacon of progress in West Africa. Through this partnership, we are supporting Ghana’s vision to generate at least 10% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030,” she stated.
John van Zuylen, CEO of AFSIA, said Ghana’s growing role in the African solar market made it an ideal destination for REFA 2025.
“Ghana is fast becoming the centre of excitement for everything solar in Africa. The government’s proactive policies and partnerships have created a thriving investment environment,” he said.
He announced that the AFSIA Solar Awards 2025 would be held during the forum to celebrate excellence in Africa’s solar and storage industry.
The event will also feature high-level presentations, project showcases, and a B2B matchmaking platform to connect developers, financiers, and end-users.
Herbert Friese, General Manager of Dutch & Co., highlighted Ghana’s growing portfolio of solar projects, including the Helios 16.8 MW rooftop project in Tema, which won the 2024 AFSIA Award for Best Commercial and Industrial Project.
He urged industry players to capitalise on the upcoming REFA platform to expand renewable energy adoption and investment.
The organisers said REFA 2025 will serve as a catalyst for sustainable job creation, industrial competitiveness, and climate resilience.
The forum, previously hosted in Cape Town and Nairobi, is widely regarded as Africa’s leading renewable energy investment platform, supported by GET.invest, a European programme co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria. The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is also a strategic partner.
Ghana’s renewable energy sector continues to gain momentum under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, with key programmes including a $200 million rooftop solar initiative targeting 137 MW capacity, the electrification of 150 off-grid island communities, and a 1,000 MW rooftop solar goal for commercial and industrial facilities.
The country has also achieved notable milestones, such as Africa’s largest single solar rooftop installation (16.82 MWp) in Tema and the continent’s biggest floating solar project at the Bui Dam, marking Ghana as a rising leader in clean energy transformation.
